My Baby is 16 Today

It sounds so corny, but I'm going to say it any way. Where does the time go? Before I know it Chloe will be moving into her college apartment! I am so not ready for that.

We did the birthday breakfast thing. Chloe chose Java Chip Frappuccino® Blended Coffee to start and then we went across the road and had a Chick-Fil-A bisquit for our main course. While we were at Chick-Fil-A we saw a couple of her friends from school. One came over to our table carrying Chloe's present and birthday cupcakes but informed her she would need to wait until Latin to partake. I have a feeling that Chloe left school with a lot more than she started out with. It's nice to know others think she is as special as I do.

Saturday morning Chloe and I have a shopping date at the outlet stores! I'll let you know how we make out. It will be a quick trip because she needs to be at Emily's house by 12:30 PM so they can leave for an all day free concert south of Atlanta. It is hosted by the local Christian radio station and 18 major Christian artists are performing. Mercy Me and Third Day are the only two I can think of right now. Emily and Chloe share a birthday (Chloe is 20 minutes older, and quite proud of that fact) and they are celebrating together at the concert. Emily's dad has offered to drive and stay with them, so I need to make sure Chloe is there on time. I do not care to drive down there, even for a free concert.

I am FINALLY near a computer and the camera cord at the same time. Looking at the pictures from Saturday's March-A-Thon I have decided I didn't let my camera adjust from the air conditioning long enough. The pictures look a little foggy. But you can get the idea.

If it rains any more....

Chloe and I are going shopping for these babies. Rain is a fashion kill joy!

BOA Event

For those of you without marching band students that would be Bands of America. The NY/NJ venue has FINALLY been selected. Drum roll please...

Regional Championships presented by Yamaha

Doylestown, PA - October 25, 2008

War Memorial Stadium

Not really sure how that came about. For months the event was listed as NY/NJ Area with TBD as the venue. And now we have Doylestown. Hopefully our band won't compete at 8 AM on Saturday but I guess it really just means a little more time on the buses. After 16 hours, what's a few more?

You can check out this link for more information on the event, ticket prices, maybe directions to each regional event. http://www.musicforall.org/Programs/Regionals/default.aspx

Rain, Rain

It is pouring rain here today! I know that we desperately need it. I did hear that Lake Lanier has gained 3 inches over the last few days. This is wonderful news. (I was really happy when they stopped telling us how many days of water we had left in the lake! That daily scare tactic did nothing but upset me.) But the rain foiled Chloe's planned outfit for today and I wish I could have stayed home on my couch in my PJ's with old movies and the quilt. Okay, I'm finished whining.

The band kids had wonderful weather for the March-A-Thon on Saturday! There was a nice breeze and it was a little overcast so they were never too warm. Chloe was able to raise the balance of her trip to NY, plus some. Thank you to all that helped her with that goal. (I have pictures but need to remember the computer cord so I can upload them!)

EJ spent a good part of Saturday helping a friend move. This weekend EJ is hoping to be able to ref for a soccer tournament. The tournaments pay cash immediately after each game. Great money.

Kate rented a U-Haul trailer on Saturday and picked up a couch and chair from her nanny family to use in her new apartment. That hitch on my van finally came in handy. Jim, the dad, and a neighbor loaded everything into the car and trailer for Kate at their home. Once she got to the apartment she was able to find some young men from the complex to help her unload and carry up to the third floor. I think she made out pretty well in that scenario. Now the girls have plenty of seating in their living room and Kate has a nice cozy reading chair in her room. Thank you Jim and Cassandra!

After a printing mishap and some friendly nudging from EJ, I was finally able to pick up his picture cards from the photographer last night. EJ and I are both pleased with the way they turned out.

Someone from the office won free coffee, bagels and neck massages from Caribou Coffee for the entire office. Today is our day! It looks to be the highlight of my morning and the reward I needed for getting off my couch and braving the rain.